John was all set to replace his iPad mini 3 with an iPad mini 5. Then Apple announced the low cost, 7th generation iPad for $329. Will he shift gears?
Apple's iPhone Event Was Particularly Pleasing in So Many Ways
After every Apple event, there is some griping. Missing products that were hoped for. High prices. Boring presentations. Not this time.
Apple is Starting to Take Being in Media Seriously
With reports of increased spending and siginficant hires, it looks like Apple is ready to compete seriously against the likes of Netflix.
Leaked Pricing for Apple TV+ is Certainly a Trial Balloon
The leaked pricing for Apple TV+ is certainly intentional and designed to gauge the reaction in the community.
Apple's iPhone Naming Problem is About to Get Really Crazy
Apple opened Pandora’s Box with the iPhone X name. Now things could get quickly out of hand.
Look For Apple to Make Life More Difficult for Apps That Violate Privacy
Apple has the power to wisely clamp down on apps that clearly violate our trust and privacy. Look for life to get more difficult for developers who misbehave.
Two USB-C Ports on a MacBook Air is Absolutely Ridiculous
Apple puts four USB-C Ports on a MacBook Pro to make us believe that it’s a “pro” machine. The trouble is, we all do the same things with ports on a MacBook Air which only has two ports. This crippling is all very callous and manipulative by Apple.
Monzo Bank Stored My PIN Incorrectly
UK digtial bank Monzo confessed it stored some users’ PINs, including Charlotte’s, wrongly, in an incident that is damaging to customer trust.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster, Part 4 [Conclusion]
In this part 4, John concludes his saga about a failed 2018 MacBook Pro and its Thunderbolt Dock. It’s been quite an adventure.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster, Part 3
In this part 3, John continues the saga about a failed 2018 MacBook Pro and its Thunderbolt Dock. It’s been quite an adventure.
The Man Behind Apple's Renewed Focus on Engineering
Recent events at and products from Apple suggest that there’s a re-emphasized focus on engineering. John suspects who’s behind it.
The Price of an iPod Touch is Unjustifiable
There are plenty of use cases for the iPod Touch, but the exorbitantly high price means it is very hard to justify buying one.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster, Part 2
This is part 2 of John’s continuing saga of a failed MacBook Pro. Herein: experiences in the local Apple store.
Alas, Poor MacBook! I Knew it Well
John has loved his 2015 MacBook. It served him well.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster
For the first time in 15 years, John has had a Mac product fail utterly. The experience confirms the observations of others.
Apple Steps Up Its Game at ISTE 2019 Edtech Conference
While Apple has had a presence at prior ISTE events, the company made an obvious effort to increase the number of educators who could get into its display and get their hands on Apple technology.
Saving the Planet with a Mac
There are popular products in Apple’s lineup of consumer products. But the resurgence of the Mac suggests that Apple realizes that scientists won’t be doing research that changes the world on an iPad.
Those Smartphone 'Horns' Aren't What You Think They Are
A story out of Australia announced that smartphone users are sprouting horns, but don’t believe the hype: this isn’t caused by radiation.
Why I Won't Be Buying a 4K/UHD Blu-ray Player
John, who often obsesses over all things video, made the leap to 4K/UHD TV long ago. But he’s not making the leap to a 4K/UHD Blu-ray player. He tells us why.
The Psychology of Our Lust for the New Mac Pro
The desire for a more affordable Mac Pro has cultural and psychological origins that are, in fact, unwarranted.
